Sports Scientist - First Team, Everton Women
Everton
22 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Finch Farm, Liverpool L26
Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.
Alongside a Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game.
With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.
League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women's FA Cups and a Women's League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women's Super League in 2011.
In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park - Everton's main stadium since 1892 - became the permanent home of Everton Women, signalling the dawn of an exciting new chapter for one of the women's game most storied clubs.
About the opportunity:We are looking for an ambitious and highly skilled First Team Sports Scientist to join our Women’s First Team performance department.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, delivery and monitoring of sports science services across the First Team, helping to optimise player performance, reduce injury risk and maximise player availability through evidence-based practice.
Working closely within the Club’s multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in developing and delivering a comprehensive, season-long physical performance and wellbeing programme. You will use performance data, testing and athlete monitoring to provide meaningful insights that inform training, recovery and individual player development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a sports scientist who is passionate about elite women’s football and wants to make a tangible impact within a high-performance environment.
Other Key Responsibilities include:
Performance Monitoring
- Leading the collection, analysis and interpretation of training and match load data using GPS, heart rate, RPE, wellness and other monitoring systems.
- Working collaboratively within the EFCW MDT to establish and embed an effective season-long physical performance and wellbeing programme.
Training Load Management
- Collaborating with coaching staff to design, implement and monitor periodised training programmes.
- Providing real-time feedback during training sessions to ensure physical objectives are achieved.
Testing & Performance Assessment
- Planning and delivering regular physical performance testing throughout the season.
- Analysing testing outcomes and communicate clear, actionable findings to coaches and players.
Recovery & Athlete Management
- Developing and implementing evidence-based recovery strategies tailored to individual and team needs.
- Monitoring player wellness, sleep, travel fatigue and recovery status.
Matchday Responsibilities
- Preparing and manage GPS and performance monitoring equipment.
- Collecting and analyse match physical performance data.
- Producing post-match reports and provide insights to inform recovery and subsequent training planning.
- Travel with the team to home and away fixtures as required.
Who we are looking for:We are looking for someone who is technically strong, highly analytical and able to translate complex performance data into clear and practical insights for coaches, players and the wider MDT.
You will have experience working within a high-performance sporting environment and a strong understanding of athlete monitoring, training load management, physical testing and performance analysis.
You will be a confident communicator and collaborative team player, capable of building strong relationships across coaching, medical and performance departments. You will also demonstrate excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Most importantly, you will be motivated to contribute to the continued development of Everton Women.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.
During the course of a glittering history spanning three centuries, the Club has been shaped and guided by its aspirational motto Nil Satis Nisi Optimum - nothing but the best is good enough.
Alongside a Senior Men’s Team that has played more games in English football's top flight than any other, Everton Women have been a leading light in driving forward the professionalism of the women’s game.
With roots that go back to the mid-1980s, Everton Women were formally established in 1995 and won the English league title just three seasons later.
League runners-up five times in the following decade, the team also won two Women's FA Cups and a Women's League Cup before proudly becoming one of the eight founder members of the Women's Super League in 2011.
In September 2025, the iconic Goodison Park - Everton's main stadium since 1892 - became the permanent home of Everton Women, signalling the dawn of an exciting new chapter for one of the women's game most storied clubs.
About the opportunity:We are looking for an ambitious and highly skilled First Team Sports Scientist to join our Women’s First Team performance department.
The successful candidate will lead the planning, delivery and monitoring of sports science services across the First Team, helping to optimise player performance, reduce injury risk and maximise player availability through evidence-based practice.
Working closely within the Club’s multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will play a key role in developing and delivering a comprehensive, season-long physical performance and wellbeing programme. You will use performance data, testing and athlete monitoring to provide meaningful insights that inform training, recovery and individual player development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a sports scientist who is passionate about elite women’s football and wants to make a tangible impact within a high-performance environment.
Other Key Responsibilities include:
Performance Monitoring
- Leading the collection, analysis and interpretation of training and match load data using GPS, heart rate, RPE, wellness and other monitoring systems.
- Working collaboratively within the EFCW MDT to establish and embed an effective season-long physical performance and wellbeing programme.
Training Load Management
- Collaborating with coaching staff to design, implement and monitor periodised training programmes.
- Providing real-time feedback during training sessions to ensure physical objectives are achieved.
Testing & Performance Assessment
- Planning and delivering regular physical performance testing throughout the season.
- Analysing testing outcomes and communicate clear, actionable findings to coaches and players.
Recovery & Athlete Management
- Developing and implementing evidence-based recovery strategies tailored to individual and team needs.
- Monitoring player wellness, sleep, travel fatigue and recovery status.
Matchday Responsibilities
- Preparing and manage GPS and performance monitoring equipment.
- Collecting and analyse match physical performance data.
- Producing post-match reports and provide insights to inform recovery and subsequent training planning.
- Travel with the team to home and away fixtures as required.
Who we are looking for:We are looking for someone who is technically strong, highly analytical and able to translate complex performance data into clear and practical insights for coaches, players and the wider MDT.
You will have experience working within a high-performance sporting environment and a strong understanding of athlete monitoring, training load management, physical testing and performance analysis.
You will be a confident communicator and collaborative team player, capable of building strong relationships across coaching, medical and performance departments. You will also demonstrate excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Most importantly, you will be motivated to contribute to the continued development of Everton Women.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices
The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com
To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.